Video index
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call (Including Action on Absences if Necessary)
B. Adoption of Agenda
C. Pledge of Allegiance
2. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH: (overview) The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) recognizes ten employees each year for outstanding service to students, parents, coworkers and customers. Natalia Sanchez is being honored as the Employee of the Month for December for her outstanding skills and accomplishments on the job, dedication to exceptional service and commitment to excellence.
3. SPECIAL RECOGNITION: AWARDS DISPLAY CASE UNVEILING To recognize our staff, their hard work, and the long history of excellence at the Santa Clara County Office of Education, an awards display case will be unveiled in the main lobby of the Ridder Park building as part of tonight's Special Recognitions. This case will prominently display major awards won by the SCCOE in recent years, as well as future awards for years to come. Board members, along with Superintendent Gundry and cabinet, will gather in the lobby for the brief unveiling ceremony.
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS OF PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON ITEMS AGENDIZED FOR CLOSED SESSION OR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (overview) At this time, members of the public may address the Board on any item agendized for closed session or any issue within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board that is not listed on this agenda. Members of the public may also address the Board on an agenda item before or during the Board's consideration of the item. No action can be taken on an item not on the agenda at this time, but may be referred to the administration or put on a future agenda. In accordance with Board Bylaw 9323, individual remarks will be limited to 3 minutes each, unless otherwise stipulated.
5. The Board will hold a Closed Session to consider the following items:
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Writ Petition vs. Campbell Union High School District and County Board of Education in Santa Clara County Superior Court Relating to Expulsion Appeal (case name is confidential because of minor's privacy rights)
B. Conference with Legal Counsel -Pending Litigation - Student's Writ Petition vs. Morgan Hill Unified School District and County Board of Education in Santa Clara County Superior Court Relating to Expulsion Appeal (case name is confidential because of minor's privacy rights)
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
OPEN SESSION Immediately Following Closed Session
6. Report of actions taken in Closed Session
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS OF PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (overview) At this time, members of the public may address the Board on any issue within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board that is not listed on this agenda. Members of the public may also address the Board on an agenda item before or during the Board's consideration of the item. No action can be taken on an item not on the agenda at this time, but may be referred to the administration or put on a future agenda. In accordance with Board Bylaw 9323, individual remarks will be limited to 3 minutes each, unless otherwise stipulated.
8. ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
A. Election of President of the County Board of Education
B. Election of Vice-President of the County Board of Education
C. *Certification of Signatures
8C
D. *Adoption of Yearly Calendar for Regular County Board of Education Meetings for 2016
8D
E. *Discussion of Board Appointments to Subcommittees for 2016
8E
F. *Approval of Board Routine Travel Items
8F
9. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
10. COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER REPORTS (overview) The members of the Board may give reports on any activities related to their duties as members of the Santa Clara County Board of Education.
11. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
A. *Request Approval of Minutes of Special Board Meeting of November 5, 2015 (#2170-S1)
11A
B. *Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of November 18, 2015 (#2171)
11B
C. *Request Approval to Submit Part I of the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) (overview) The CTEIG is a state education, economic, and workforce development initiative with the goal of providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to transition to employment and postsecondary education. The purpose of this program is to encourage and maintain the delivery of Career Technical Education (CTE) during the implementation of the school district and charter school local control funding formula. If our Part I application is accepted, we will be invited to complete Part 2 of the CTEIG application process. Administration recommends approval to submit Part I of the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)
11C
D. *Request Approval to Accept the Non-Competitive Career Technical Education (CTE) Teach Mentor Program Grant (overview) CTE Teach is a program that provides new teacher support to CTE teachers in K-12 districts, ROCPs, community college and charter schools. Teachers from all districts and ROPs in Santa Clara and San Benito counties are eligible to participate in the CTE Teach program. The term of this MOU/grant is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Administration recommends approval to accept the non-competitive CTE Teach Mentor Program grant. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)
11D
E. *Request Approval to Increase the Contract for EdLeader21 to an Amount that Exceeds 10% of the Original Contract (overview) EdLeader21 is a national online network of school and district leaders focused on integrating the 4Cs into education. The original contract for EdLeader21 for $107,000 was approved by the County Board of Education at the July 15, 2015 board meeting. Administration recommends approval to increase the contract for EdLeader21 to an amount that exceeds 10% of the original contract. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)
11E
F. *Request Approval to Accept Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) County Technical Assistance and Leadership Funds (overview) The Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) County Technical Assistance and Leadership Funds (CTALF) provides funding to county offices of education to plan, develop and implement capacity building, provide technical assistance and training, evaluate program improvement services, maintain and enforce a tobacco-free school policy, assist in the administration of the California Healthy Kids Survey and coordinate TUPE activities for local educational agencies. These funds will be used for a 1.0 FTE Student Health and Wellness Supervisor who will coordinate and provide technical assistance on Tobacco-Use Prevention Education to Santa Clara County school districts. Administration recommends approval to accept TUPE County Technical Assistance and Leadership funds. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)
11F
G. *Request Approval of Primary and Alternate Appointments to RDA Successor Agency Oversight Boards (overview) Updates to the RDA Successor Agency Oversight Board appointments are necessary due to the recent resignation of Jenina Salcedo. Administration recommends approval of the updated primary and alternate appointments of the respective RDA Oversight Boards as noted. (Superintendent Gundry)
11G
H. *Approval of the County Superintendent's Financial Activity Report on Travel/Conferences and Mileage Expenses for November 2015 on Job-Related Expenditures (Superintendent Gundry)
11H
I. *Request Acceptance of Donations (overview) Donations were made to the Student Services Branch and the Office of the Superintendent. Administration recommends acceptance of donations. (Superintendent Gundry)
11I
12. ACTION ITEMS
A. *Renewal of the Summit Public Schools: Tahoma Charter Petition for the Period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2021 (overview) The charter for Summit Public Schools: Tahoma expires on June 30, 2016. This charter was denied by East Side Union High School District Board of Trustees on September 16, 2010 and submitted on appeal to the Santa Clara County Board of Education on September 27, 2010. The Santa Clara County Board of Education approved this petition on December 8, 2010 for the period of five years. On October 8, 2015, the Charter Schools Office of the Santa Clara County Office of Education received a petition from Summit Public Schools: Tahoma seeking renewal of the charter. California Education Code Section 47607 (a) (1) requires that "each renewal shall be for a period of five years." If the charter were to be renewed by the County Board, the new term of the charter would begin on July 1, 2016 and end of June 30, 2021. Administration recommends renewal on the petition for Summit Public Schools: Tahoma Charter for the period of July 1, 2016. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)
12A
B. *Appoint the Vice President as the Clerk of the Santa Clara County Board of Education (overview) Education Code section 1009 mandates that county boards appoint a President from "one of their number." Board Bylaw 9100 expands the appointment to include a Vice President "from one of its members." Currently, there is no provision in the bylaws for the appointment of a Clerk. With respect to the role of the Superintendent, Education Code section 1010 and BB9122 outline the County Superintendent's role as "Ex Officio (by right of office) Secretary and Executive Officer of the Board." While it is rare, there are times when there is a need for a Clerk of the County Board. It has been proposed that Board Bylaw 9100 be amended to state that the Vice President would serve as the Clerk of the Santa Clara County Board of Education. Pending approval of the revised BB9100, it is requested that the board take action to appoint the Vice President as the Clerk. (Superintendent Gundry)
12B
C. *Request Approval for the 2015-16 Real Estate Leases - Update #4 (overview) This item is an update to the leased properties that the Board approved on June 17, 2015 for FY 2015-16, which are being extended or renewed. Administration recommends approval of the 2015-16 real estate leases - update #4. (Mark Skvarna)
12C
D. *Request Approval of Contract Exceeding $250,000 with American Modular Systems (overview) On October 7, 2015, the Board approved the contract exceeding $250,000 with American Modular Systems. The bid included (3) modular classrooms for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing program at Oster Elementary and (1) modular classroom at Santa Teresa Elementary. The Santa Clara County Office of Education will again utilize the Biggs Unified School District's "Piggyback" Facilities Contract with American Modular Systems. Funds have been incorporated for this purpose in the 2015-16 budget. Administration recommends approval of contract exceeding $250,000 with American Modular Systems. (Mark Skvarna)
12D
E. *Request Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Refunding of 2002 Certificates of Participation (COPs) (overview) In April of 1995, the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) issued a $16,165,000 Certificate of Participation (1995 COPs) for the purposes of acquiring the land and improving/constructing the office building located at 1290 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA. The term of the 1995 COPs was 30 years with payments through 2025. In June of 2002, the SCCOE refunded the 1995 COPs by issuing a $15,895,000 Certificate of Participation (2002 Refunding COPs) to reduce debt service. Based on current interest rates, SCCOE savings would equal approximately $1.26 million by refunding the 2002 COPs. The annual savings to the SCCOE would be approximately $154,500 through 2024. Administration recommends adoption of resolution authorizing refunding of 2002 Certificates of Participation. (Mark Skvarna)
12E
F. *Request Approval to Submit a Competitive Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Education (overview) The U.S. Department of Education has announced funding opportunities for personnel preparation programs. This funding will be used to support tuition and related expenses for approximately fifteen professional per year who are enrolled in the Education Preparation for Inclusive Classrooms (EPIC) Early Childhood Special Education either Clear or Preliminary Intern Credential Programs. Successful candidates will complete their preliminary or clear their credential annually for five years. If accepted, the grant will be $245,000 per year for five years. Administration recommends approval to submit a competitive grant application to the U.S. Department of Education. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
12F
G. *Request Approval of 2015-16 First Interim Financial Report (overview) Education Code Section 1240.1(1)(A)(B) requires that two financial reports be submitted to the County Board of Education during the fiscal year. The first financial report shall cover the actual revenues, actual expenditures and budgetary status of the county office of education for the period from July through October 31, 2015 and projects the balance for the remainder of the current fiscal year. This First Interim Report, following the Standards and Criteria as set forth by the State of California, reports that the Santa Clara County Office of Education is able to maintain a Positive Certification as to its financial condition. Administration recommends approval of the 2015-16 First Interim Financial Report. (Mark Skvarna)
12G
H. *Discussion/Action on Annual Board Compensation Increase per California Education Code 1090 California Education Code 1090 provides that, "On an annual basis, the county board of education may increase the compensation of individual board members beyond the limits delineated in this section, in an amount not to exceed 5 percent based on the monthly rate of compensation. Any increase made pursuant to this section shall be effective upon approval by the county Board of Education."
12H
13. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. *Human Trafficking Introduction (overview) As requested by the Santa Clara County Board of Education, this presentation will serve as an introduction to human trafficking. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)
13A
B. *Staff Ethnicity Report (overview) The Human Resources Branch prepares an annual staff ethnicity report for the County Board of Education. As had been previously requested, the last report, dated November 5, 2014, had expanded staff ethnicity information for employee groups and by gender. The report represents staff in all departments, programs and sites operated by the County Office of Education. (Philip Gordillo)
13B
C. *First Reading of Revised Board Policies 0200, 0460, 3100 and Board Bylaw 9100 (overview) On November 18, 2015, the Policy Development Subcommittee met and approved the revision of BP 0200 Goals for the SCCOE; BP0460 Local Control and Accountability Plan; BP 3100 Budget; and BB 9100 Organization. (Vice President Anna Song)
13C
14. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS (overview) Committee members may provide or report on recent committee activities.
1. Budget Study Committee (Superintendent Gundry, Chair)
2. Policy Subcommittee (Trustee Song, Chair)
3. Joint Legislative Advisory Committee (Trustee Di Salvo, Chair)
4. Head Start Policy Council (Trustee Rossi)
5. Santa Clara County School Boards Association Executive Board (Trustee Green)
6. Joint Committee on Child Care (JCCC) (Trustees Song and Di Salvo)
7. Warmenhoven Inclusion Collaborative (Trustee Di Salvo)
8. California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate (Trustee Green)
9. California County Boards of Education (CCBE) Board of Directors (Trustee Green)
15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (overview) Requested items by Board members may be addressed at this time.
1. Strengthening Economic Security for County Residents, spring 2016 (Trustee Green)
2. Best Practices and Roles of School Resource Officers (SROs) in Schools and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) - Study has begun. Initial discussion scheduled for Nov 19, 2015 meeting of the Juvenile Justice Special Committee (JJSC). Report to the Board tentatively set for summer 2016. (Trustee Chang)
3. Budget Priorities Discussed at Budget Study Committee on Nov 20, 2015 (Trustee Kamei)
4. Update on SJ/SV 2020 . Credo Report, spring 2016 (Trustee Di Salvo)
5. Presentation on use of epinephrine, Jan 13, 2016 (Trustee Mah)
6. Detailed Report on SCCOE Foster Youth Program, Jan 13, 2016 (Trustee Mah)
7. Head Start Update Transfer of student information from Head Start to Kindergarten, Mental Health Programs, Feb 2016 (Trustee Di Salvo)
8. Equity for API students in higher education, Mar 2016 (Trustee Song)
9. Presentation by Attendance Works on how chronic student absences might be measured in Santa Clara County (Trustee Mah)
10. Billy DeFrank Center presentation, (Trustee Green)
11. Charter School Reviews, spring 2016 (Trustee Mah)
16. ADJOURNMENT
Dec 09, 2015 Regular Meeting #2172
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call (Including Action on Absences if Necessary)
B. Adoption of Agenda
C. Pledge of Allegiance
2. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH: (overview) The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) recognizes ten employees each year for outstanding service to students, parents, coworkers and customers. Natalia Sanchez is being honored as the Employee of the Month for December for her outstanding skills and accomplishments on the job, dedication to exceptional service and commitment to excellence.
3. SPECIAL RECOGNITION: AWARDS DISPLAY CASE UNVEILING To recognize our staff, their hard work, and the long history of excellence at the Santa Clara County Office of Education, an awards display case will be unveiled in the main lobby of the Ridder Park building as part of tonight's Special Recognitions. This case will prominently display major awards won by the SCCOE in recent years, as well as future awards for years to come. Board members, along with Superintendent Gundry and cabinet, will gather in the lobby for the brief unveiling ceremony.
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS OF PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON ITEMS AGENDIZED FOR CLOSED SESSION OR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (overview) At this time, members of the public may address the Board on any item agendized for closed session or any issue within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board that is not listed on this agenda. Members of the public may also address the Board on an agenda item before or during the Board's consideration of the item. No action can be taken on an item not on the agenda at this time, but may be referred to the administration or put on a future agenda. In accordance with Board Bylaw 9323, individual remarks will be limited to 3 minutes each, unless otherwise stipulated.
5. The Board will hold a Closed Session to consider the following items:
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Writ Petition vs. Campbell Union High School District and County Board of Education in Santa Clara County Superior Court Relating to Expulsion Appeal (case name is confidential because of minor's privacy rights)
B. Conference with Legal Counsel -Pending Litigation - Student's Writ Petition vs. Morgan Hill Unified School District and County Board of Education in Santa Clara County Superior Court Relating to Expulsion Appeal (case name is confidential because of minor's privacy rights)
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
OPEN SESSION Immediately Following Closed Session
6. Report of actions taken in Closed Session
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS OF PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (overview) At this time, members of the public may address the Board on any issue within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board that is not listed on this agenda. Members of the public may also address the Board on an agenda item before or during the Board's consideration of the item. No action can be taken on an item not on the agenda at this time, but may be referred to the administration or put on a future agenda. In accordance with Board Bylaw 9323, individual remarks will be limited to 3 minutes each, unless otherwise stipulated.
8. ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
A. Election of President of the County Board of Education
B. Election of Vice-President of the County Board of Education
C. *Certification of Signatures
8C
D. *Adoption of Yearly Calendar for Regular County Board of Education Meetings for 2016
8D
E. *Discussion of Board Appointments to Subcommittees for 2016
8E
F. *Approval of Board Routine Travel Items
8F
9. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
10. COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER REPORTS (overview) The members of the Board may give reports on any activities related to their duties as members of the Santa Clara County Board of Education.
11. CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
A. *Request Approval of Minutes of Special Board Meeting of November 5, 2015 (#2170-S1)
11A
B. *Request Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of November 18, 2015 (#2171)
11B
C. *Request Approval to Submit Part I of the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) (overview) The CTEIG is a state education, economic, and workforce development initiative with the goal of providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to transition to employment and postsecondary education. The purpose of this program is to encourage and maintain the delivery of Career Technical Education (CTE) during the implementation of the school district and charter school local control funding formula. If our Part I application is accepted, we will be invited to complete Part 2 of the CTEIG application process. Administration recommends approval to submit Part I of the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)
11C
D. *Request Approval to Accept the Non-Competitive Career Technical Education (CTE) Teach Mentor Program Grant (overview) CTE Teach is a program that provides new teacher support to CTE teachers in K-12 districts, ROCPs, community college and charter schools. Teachers from all districts and ROPs in Santa Clara and San Benito counties are eligible to participate in the CTE Teach program. The term of this MOU/grant is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Administration recommends approval to accept the non-competitive CTE Teach Mentor Program grant. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)
11D
E. *Request Approval to Increase the Contract for EdLeader21 to an Amount that Exceeds 10% of the Original Contract (overview) EdLeader21 is a national online network of school and district leaders focused on integrating the 4Cs into education. The original contract for EdLeader21 for $107,000 was approved by the County Board of Education at the July 15, 2015 board meeting. Administration recommends approval to increase the contract for EdLeader21 to an amount that exceeds 10% of the original contract. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)
11E
F. *Request Approval to Accept Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) County Technical Assistance and Leadership Funds (overview) The Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) County Technical Assistance and Leadership Funds (CTALF) provides funding to county offices of education to plan, develop and implement capacity building, provide technical assistance and training, evaluate program improvement services, maintain and enforce a tobacco-free school policy, assist in the administration of the California Healthy Kids Survey and coordinate TUPE activities for local educational agencies. These funds will be used for a 1.0 FTE Student Health and Wellness Supervisor who will coordinate and provide technical assistance on Tobacco-Use Prevention Education to Santa Clara County school districts. Administration recommends approval to accept TUPE County Technical Assistance and Leadership funds. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)
11F
G. *Request Approval of Primary and Alternate Appointments to RDA Successor Agency Oversight Boards (overview) Updates to the RDA Successor Agency Oversight Board appointments are necessary due to the recent resignation of Jenina Salcedo. Administration recommends approval of the updated primary and alternate appointments of the respective RDA Oversight Boards as noted. (Superintendent Gundry)
11G
H. *Approval of the County Superintendent's Financial Activity Report on Travel/Conferences and Mileage Expenses for November 2015 on Job-Related Expenditures (Superintendent Gundry)
11H
I. *Request Acceptance of Donations (overview) Donations were made to the Student Services Branch and the Office of the Superintendent. Administration recommends acceptance of donations. (Superintendent Gundry)
11I
12. ACTION ITEMS
A. *Renewal of the Summit Public Schools: Tahoma Charter Petition for the Period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2021 (overview) The charter for Summit Public Schools: Tahoma expires on June 30, 2016. This charter was denied by East Side Union High School District Board of Trustees on September 16, 2010 and submitted on appeal to the Santa Clara County Board of Education on September 27, 2010. The Santa Clara County Board of Education approved this petition on December 8, 2010 for the period of five years. On October 8, 2015, the Charter Schools Office of the Santa Clara County Office of Education received a petition from Summit Public Schools: Tahoma seeking renewal of the charter. California Education Code Section 47607 (a) (1) requires that "each renewal shall be for a period of five years." If the charter were to be renewed by the County Board, the new term of the charter would begin on July 1, 2016 and end of June 30, 2021. Administration recommends renewal on the petition for Summit Public Schools: Tahoma Charter for the period of July 1, 2016. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)
12A
B. *Appoint the Vice President as the Clerk of the Santa Clara County Board of Education (overview) Education Code section 1009 mandates that county boards appoint a President from "one of their number." Board Bylaw 9100 expands the appointment to include a Vice President "from one of its members." Currently, there is no provision in the bylaws for the appointment of a Clerk. With respect to the role of the Superintendent, Education Code section 1010 and BB9122 outline the County Superintendent's role as "Ex Officio (by right of office) Secretary and Executive Officer of the Board." While it is rare, there are times when there is a need for a Clerk of the County Board. It has been proposed that Board Bylaw 9100 be amended to state that the Vice President would serve as the Clerk of the Santa Clara County Board of Education. Pending approval of the revised BB9100, it is requested that the board take action to appoint the Vice President as the Clerk. (Superintendent Gundry)
12B
C. *Request Approval for the 2015-16 Real Estate Leases - Update #4 (overview) This item is an update to the leased properties that the Board approved on June 17, 2015 for FY 2015-16, which are being extended or renewed. Administration recommends approval of the 2015-16 real estate leases - update #4. (Mark Skvarna)
12C
D. *Request Approval of Contract Exceeding $250,000 with American Modular Systems (overview) On October 7, 2015, the Board approved the contract exceeding $250,000 with American Modular Systems. The bid included (3) modular classrooms for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing program at Oster Elementary and (1) modular classroom at Santa Teresa Elementary. The Santa Clara County Office of Education will again utilize the Biggs Unified School District's "Piggyback" Facilities Contract with American Modular Systems. Funds have been incorporated for this purpose in the 2015-16 budget. Administration recommends approval of contract exceeding $250,000 with American Modular Systems. (Mark Skvarna)
12D
E. *Request Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Refunding of 2002 Certificates of Participation (COPs) (overview) In April of 1995, the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) issued a $16,165,000 Certificate of Participation (1995 COPs) for the purposes of acquiring the land and improving/constructing the office building located at 1290 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA. The term of the 1995 COPs was 30 years with payments through 2025. In June of 2002, the SCCOE refunded the 1995 COPs by issuing a $15,895,000 Certificate of Participation (2002 Refunding COPs) to reduce debt service. Based on current interest rates, SCCOE savings would equal approximately $1.26 million by refunding the 2002 COPs. The annual savings to the SCCOE would be approximately $154,500 through 2024. Administration recommends adoption of resolution authorizing refunding of 2002 Certificates of Participation. (Mark Skvarna)
12E
F. *Request Approval to Submit a Competitive Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Education (overview) The U.S. Department of Education has announced funding opportunities for personnel preparation programs. This funding will be used to support tuition and related expenses for approximately fifteen professional per year who are enrolled in the Education Preparation for Inclusive Classrooms (EPIC) Early Childhood Special Education either Clear or Preliminary Intern Credential Programs. Successful candidates will complete their preliminary or clear their credential annually for five years. If accepted, the grant will be $245,000 per year for five years. Administration recommends approval to submit a competitive grant application to the U.S. Department of Education. (Dr. Mary Ann Dewan)
12F
G. *Request Approval of 2015-16 First Interim Financial Report (overview) Education Code Section 1240.1(1)(A)(B) requires that two financial reports be submitted to the County Board of Education during the fiscal year. The first financial report shall cover the actual revenues, actual expenditures and budgetary status of the county office of education for the period from July through October 31, 2015 and projects the balance for the remainder of the current fiscal year. This First Interim Report, following the Standards and Criteria as set forth by the State of California, reports that the Santa Clara County Office of Education is able to maintain a Positive Certification as to its financial condition. Administration recommends approval of the 2015-16 First Interim Financial Report. (Mark Skvarna)
12G
H. *Discussion/Action on Annual Board Compensation Increase per California Education Code 1090 California Education Code 1090 provides that, "On an annual basis, the county board of education may increase the compensation of individual board members beyond the limits delineated in this section, in an amount not to exceed 5 percent based on the monthly rate of compensation. Any increase made pursuant to this section shall be effective upon approval by the county Board of Education."
12H
13. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. *Human Trafficking Introduction (overview) As requested by the Santa Clara County Board of Education, this presentation will serve as an introduction to human trafficking. (Dr. Angelica Ramsey)
13A
B. *Staff Ethnicity Report (overview) The Human Resources Branch prepares an annual staff ethnicity report for the County Board of Education. As had been previously requested, the last report, dated November 5, 2014, had expanded staff ethnicity information for employee groups and by gender. The report represents staff in all departments, programs and sites operated by the County Office of Education. (Philip Gordillo)
13B
C. *First Reading of Revised Board Policies 0200, 0460, 3100 and Board Bylaw 9100 (overview) On November 18, 2015, the Policy Development Subcommittee met and approved the revision of BP 0200 Goals for the SCCOE; BP0460 Local Control and Accountability Plan; BP 3100 Budget; and BB 9100 Organization. (Vice President Anna Song)
13C
14. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS (overview) Committee members may provide or report on recent committee activities.
1. Budget Study Committee (Superintendent Gundry, Chair)
2. Policy Subcommittee (Trustee Song, Chair)
3. Joint Legislative Advisory Committee (Trustee Di Salvo, Chair)
4. Head Start Policy Council (Trustee Rossi)
5. Santa Clara County School Boards Association Executive Board (Trustee Green)
6. Joint Committee on Child Care (JCCC) (Trustees Song and Di Salvo)
7. Warmenhoven Inclusion Collaborative (Trustee Di Salvo)
8. California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate (Trustee Green)
9. California County Boards of Education (CCBE) Board of Directors (Trustee Green)
15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (overview) Requested items by Board members may be addressed at this time.
1. Strengthening Economic Security for County Residents, spring 2016 (Trustee Green)
2. Best Practices and Roles of School Resource Officers (SROs) in Schools and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) - Study has begun. Initial discussion scheduled for Nov 19, 2015 meeting of the Juvenile Justice Special Committee (JJSC). Report to the Board tentatively set for summer 2016. (Trustee Chang)
3. Budget Priorities Discussed at Budget Study Committee on Nov 20, 2015 (Trustee Kamei)
4. Update on SJ/SV 2020 . Credo Report, spring 2016 (Trustee Di Salvo)
5. Presentation on use of epinephrine, Jan 13, 2016 (Trustee Mah)
6. Detailed Report on SCCOE Foster Youth Program, Jan 13, 2016 (Trustee Mah)
7. Head Start Update Transfer of student information from Head Start to Kindergarten, Mental Health Programs, Feb 2016 (Trustee Di Salvo)
8. Equity for API students in higher education, Mar 2016 (Trustee Song)
9. Presentation by Attendance Works on how chronic student absences might be measured in Santa Clara County (Trustee Mah)
10. Billy DeFrank Center presentation, (Trustee Green)
11. Charter School Reviews, spring 2016 (Trustee Mah)
16. ADJOURNMENT
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